Maeva Chicken Farm Expansion

Company Description

MAEVA CHICKEN FARM, LDA - Maëva Chicken Farm (MCF) is a vertically integrated poultry producer in Mozambique, part of the Maëva Group, a leading FMCG, agribusiness and industrial group. It operates feed production, breeding, hatchery, broiler farming, processing and distribution, supplying branded chicken, eggs and feed through a controlled, technology-driven value chain.

Countries of Operation

Mozambique

Ownership of Company:

100% Local Company

Number of years since incorporated

8

Project Pitch

Maëva Chicken Farm (MCF) is implementing a large-scale expansion of its vertically integrated poultry platform in Mozambique, aiming to strengthen domestic supply and reduce import dependency. The project will double production capacity across key segments, including processed chicken (9 to 18 million birds/year), feed production (150,000 to 300,000 tons/year), and table eggs (110 to 220 million/year). It includes the construction of 18 automated poultry houses, a new feed mill, hatchery and abattoir. MCF operates a fully integrated model covering feed production, breeding, hatchery, broilers, processing and distribution, ensuring quality control, biosecurity and cost efficiency. The company also runs a contract farming scheme, integrating over 200 smallholders into its value chain. The expansion will be implemented across existing sites in Maputo and Gaza, with geographic scaling to Zambezia and Cabo Delgado, leveraging local maize and soy supply. With Mozambique importing over 50% of poultry products and 100% of fertile eggs, the project addresses a critical market gap. It is expected to deliver strong financial returns (c.26% gross margin, positive EBITDA from year 2) and generate significant economic impact through job creation, local sourcing and improved food security.

Team

Maëva Chicken Farm is led by a highly experienced leadership team with a proven track record in building and scaling industrial businesses in Mozambique. CEO Shemir Sokataly, founder of the Maëva Group, brings over 35 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience across FMCG and manufacturing, driving the group’s strategic vision and expansion. Co-CEO Sharmine Sokataly supports overall management and business development. The Directors’ Board includes Avanish Khoja (Finance), with 18 years of experience in financial management and compliance, Gabriel STIGALIANI a specialist in poultry, and Salime Sokataly (Engineering), with over 20 years of experience overseeing mechanical systems and infrastructure. Operations are executed by dedicated unit managers across feed production, breeding, hatchery, broilers and processing, ensuring efficiency and biosecurity. Technical excellence is supported by international Project Specialists affiliated with equipment suppliers, ensuring advanced automation, performance optimization and maintenance standards. A centralized Support Team provides shared services across the group, reinforcing operational efficiency, scalability and governance.

Type of Project

Private Company project

Stage

Growth stage

Annual Revenue (in EUR)

10.000.000 - 100.000.000 EUR

Number of employees

101-500

Total Project Cost (in EUR)

42,000,000

Financing needs (in EUR)

33,600,000

Type of financing needed

Debt; Equity; Grant

The Company is looking for:

Financing; Joint Venture/Partnership;

Planned allocation of fundraising capital

Expansion (expanding an existing activity)